Lieutenant General (Retd) Mazhar Jamil, former Director General, Strategic Plans Division (SPD), highlights Political Dialogue, Credible Deterrence, and Crisis Management as essential to Strategic Stability in South Asia.
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The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) Islamabad conducts original policy research, analyses, and strategic outreach, and aims to highlight evolving regional and global strategic issues to promote peace and stability. The monthly perspective contains articles published by our researchers during the period.
CISS and Karakoram International University are pleased to jointly host the National Workshop on “Evolving World Order and Strategic Stability…
CISS is pleased to host the 7th CISS Workshop for Trainers on Strategic Matters 2026, a three-day capacity-building program bringing together educators and trainers to engage with Pakistan’s core strategic affairs, national security, and foreign policy matters.
CISS is pleased to launch the 4th edition of the Workshop for Learners on Strategic Matters, an introductory platform designed to acquaint intermediate-level students with the foundational concepts of national security, strategic affairs, and foreign policy.
CISS is honoured to hold the remembrance ceremony for Mr. Parvez Butt, eminent nuclear engineer and former Chairman, PAEC, today at Marriott Hotel, Islamabad.
The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) Islamabad conducts original policy research, analyses, and strategic outreach, and aims to highlight evolving regional and global strategic issues to promote peace and stability. The monthly perspective contains articles published by our researchers during the period.
In mid-2026, two developments occurred to alter the terms on which India’s nuclear programme could be assessed. First, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced technical readiness to begin full-scale development of the Agni-VI, a four stage,MIRV-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a projected range of 10,000-12,000 kilometres.
The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) Islamabad conducts original policy research, analyses, and strategic outreach, and aims to highlight evolving regional and global strategic issues to promote peace and stability. The monthly perspective contains articles published by our researchers during the period.



